Accommodation wow, views wow. Location wow we went for a long weekend and had the best time we saw lot's of wildlife and the night sky was superb it was lovely to have a swim in the pool at the end of the day in the heated swimming pool we would definitely go back next year

Accommodation wow, views wow. Location wow we went for a long weekend and had the best time we saw lot's of wildlife and the night sky was superb it was lovely to have a swim in the pool at the end of the day in the heated swimming pool we would definitely go back next year

Features

Swimming pool

Off road parking

Ground floor bedroom

Open fire

Smoke-free

Garden / Patio

Cot available

Highchair available

Washing machine

Dishwasher

Woolleigh Barton Cottages

Beaford 2 miles. These two sympathetically restored barn conversions are adjoined and situated within an acre of meadows in a rural location two miles from Beaford in North Devon. Overlooking sloping grassland leading down to the Torridge river valley, the cottages are in an ideal tranquil setting, and provide a quiet getaway for families and groups, and in total sleep eighteen people very comfortably. Both cottages share an indoor heated swimming pool and both have been furnished and equipped to a high standard containing individual pieces of antique furniture and artefacts. Attention has been taken to retain and enhance the character of the dwellings including exposed beams, feature stone walls, oak timber sills to windows with original beams over and boarded floors in the main living rooms. Each has their own patio and garden furniture and a brick barbecue, plus they share a large grassy meadow, an ideal area for ball games and fun. The village pub, which is said to be haunted, is only two miles away and provides a warm, friendly welcome and good local food. Near to Beaford is the ancient market town of Torrington where there are a huge range of local amenities and plenty of history. Garden lovers will enjoy the extensive grounds and stunning roses at the RHS Rosemoor Gardens. Guests can also take a trip to Dartington Crystal to see the glassblowers and to enjoy a traditional Devon cream tea in their adjoining restaurant. The North Devon beaches are only a half hour drive away and provide spectacular waves and long sandy beaches. Other nearby attractions includes family theme parks such as The Big Sheep and The Milky Way, the quaint Cliffside fishing village of Clovelly and the market town of Bideford.

The property

Wooleigh Barton Stables is a cosy stone barn retaining its sturdy wooden ceiling beams and exposed stone walls in many of the rooms.

The large comfy leather sofas and woodburner in the open plan sitting room ensure a cosy night in and, together with the farmhouse dining table, make it a sociable space for family holidays.

The separate country kitchen is extremely well equipped for a family.

The stairs lead up from the living room where there is a double en-suite bedroom and two twin bedrooms sharing a family bathroom with freestanding bath.

On the ground floor is a super king-size double bedroom with an en-suite shower room, ideal for those not able or wanting to climb the stairs.

Doors lead out from the living room to a private patio and lawn area with seating and a barbecue, plus there is a further grassy area shared with the attached cottage and ideal for ball games and meeting the neighbours.

Next door to the cottage, in an adjacent barn, is the indoor heated swimming pool, shared with the attached holiday cottage and open all day and evening.

Note: This property is attached to Ref.914961, together they sleep 18.

Note: Next to a working farm, dogs to be kept on a lead when outdoors.

About the location

BEAFORD

Great Torrington 4 miles; Westward Ho! 15 miles.

Beaford is a small rural village in North Devon, with a haunted pub and close to the spectacular RHS garden at Rodemoor. Four miles away is Great Torrington, an unspoilt town built on high ground above the River Torridge, and is a short drive from the spectacular North Devon Coast at Westward Ho!. With historic links to the Civil War, the Torrington 1646 attraction at Castle Hill in the town gives an interesting insight to the Roundheads and Cavaliers. Another leading tourist attraction is Dartington Crystal where visitors can see craftsmen blowing and shaping glass, follow the history of glassmaking and buy some beautiful pieces. The town has a good selection of individual shops, a friendly atmosphere, and some good inns. There are many villages to visit on the North Devon Coast, including picturesque Clovelly, built on a steep hillside above the sea, Westward Ho! with fabulous sandy beaches and Hartland village with narrow streets, village square and Hartland Point with breathtaking sea and coastal views. Great Torrington is a quiet, convenient base from which to explore North Devon, the Tarka Trail and the rolling Devon landscapes.